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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aces star A'ja Wilson's 1st signature Nike shoe sells out in minutes
A'ja Wilson's first signature sneaker sold out within the first few minutes it was available, proving the WNBA star's ever-growing popularity. After a limited number of the Nike A'Ones were released at 10 a.m. ET Tuesday, the out-of-stock banner went up on the brand's website around 10:05 a.m. Advertisement Anticipation over the custom shoes began in May 2024, when Nike announced the Las Vegas Aces center would get a signature sneaker. The two-time WNBA champion joins the likes of Sheryl Swoopes, Rebecca Lobo, Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart as female basketball players with signature shoes. Wilson's all-pink footwear sells for $110 for adults and $90 for grade-school sizing. The line also includes T-shirts, hoodies and leg sleeves. The pink colorway shoes will be available in stores and online again on Thursday. With the high demand for the A'Ones, several websites have priced them at over $230. On May 17, the blue Indigo Girl and white OG Pearl colorways will be available online and in stores. Advertisement After the first batch of A'Ones were cleared out quickly, Wilson wrote on her Instagram story that "this morning was wild." "If you missed the A'One, don't worry," she wrote. "We're dropping again Thursday at Nike stores and other spots everywhere. I do this for the real ones, always." The 28-year-old was drafted by the Aces with the first overall pick in 2018 and has since dominated the WNBA. Wilson earned WNBA MVP three times, Defensive Player of the Year twice and led the league in scoring in 2024 and in blocks on four separate occasions. Wilson and the Aces are gearing up for a push at another WNBA title after the New York Liberty derailed their three-peat hopes last year in the semifinals. New York went on to win the championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx in five games. Advertisement When asked about her shoe release during Aces training camp, Wilson said, "It's special." "A long two years of hard work, just about, coming to life and everyone can enjoy it," she added. "It's gonna be a great day."
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The Aces had the best reaction after A'ja Wilson gifted them her Nike A'One shoes
The Aces had the best reaction after A'ja Wilson gifted them her Nike A'One shoes A'ja Wilson blessed her Las Vegas Aces teammates and coaches with Nike A'Ones ✨ @_ajawilson22 — Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) May 4, 2025 Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson is a real one. Wilson announced her Nike signature shoes, the A'Ones, to the world in May 2024 and dropped a first look earlier this year. As you might suspect, the A'One was well worth the wait. The details on the shoe are immaculate, and the first colorway ― a brilliant pink that will make you weep ― had so many people talking about them. Willson's shoes are officially releasing this week, and ahead of the launch, she gifted her Aces teammates and coaches a pair. That sounds about as awesome as you think it does, and the video of everyone receiving their shoes is fantastic. WNBA: Q&A ― Sabrina Ionescu on laptops for good causes and A'ja Wilson's Nike signature shoes Wilson rolls out a cart of A'Ones, and immediately, people start dancing. One by one, players open their shoes and put them up to their ears like phones. "Hello! A'ja calling!" Guard Kierstan Bell says playing along. Then, moments later, stars Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray make Wilson autograph their shoes right before veteran Crystal Bradford starts singing into her pair. The whole thing is top-tier content. Some might even say it's A1 ― I'll show myself out ― and you need to see it to believe it. Okay, A'ja Wilson. We need this same kind of content for every color way released. Please, and thank you so much.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big A'ja Wilson News Turns Heads on Wednesday
With the start of the WNBA season right around the corner, there are plenty of storylines to be excited about for fans. One of those storylines likely centers around the Las Vegas Aces, who pulled off a blockbuster trade that saw them acquire Jewell Loyd from the Seattle Storm while shipping Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks. This forms the league's newest big three, as Loyd will be paired with former WNBA Finals MVP Chelsea Gray, and three-time league MVP A'ja Wilson. Advertisement While most fans are simply excited to see the three of them team up, Wilson gave fans another reason to be excited on Wednesday. The newest colorway of her Nike A'Ones signature shoes, "Blur Fury," was revealed. As expected, fans on X had a lot to say about the look of the shoes. "Love the colorway but they look too bulky and boxy," wrote one user. "Seen enough she got the best hoop shoe out rn," commented one fan. "So A'ja just said you will buy this shoe in every color huh? Challenge accepted," exclaimed another. "Need those," implored another. "OK then a'ja," wrote another. "These hit nicely," commented another user. Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates © Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Fans got a sneak peek of the Nike A'Ones during the NCAA Tournament, as Wilson gifted the pink colorway "Pink Aura" to the Texas Longhorns before the team's Final Four matchup with her alma mater, South Carolina. Advertisement As for when Fans will get to see Wilson take the court again, they will open their 2025 season against the New York Liberty on May 17. In addition to ending the Aces' hopes at a three-peat, the Liberty also went on to win the title last season as well. The game will tip off at 1:00 p.m. ET and air on ABC. Related: Hailey Van Lith Facing Backlash for New Caitlin Clark Comments Related: Fans Are Worried About Major Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Announcement
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
A'Ja Wilson showcases new 'Blue Fury' colorway for Nike A'One shoe ahead of May release
A'Ja Wilson showcases new 'Blue Fury' colorway for Nike A'One shoe ahead of May release Show Caption Hide Caption Kiki Iriafen and the 2025 wnba draft class shine on the orange carpet Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith, and the 2025 WNBA Draft class stunned on the orange carpet in standout looks before the big night tipped off. WNBA star A'ja Wilson's new signature shoe ― the Nike A'Ones ― announced another colorway for the shoes ahead of their release in May. On Wednesday, Nike announced the "Blue Fury" color scheme for her signature line, set to release on May 15. The "Pink A'ura" color scheme was previously announced. 'White/Silver' and 'Black/Hyper Pink," are the other colors expected to be available. The shoes will retail for $110 in unisex adult and $90 for kids. REQUIRED READING: Shop Nike shoes, jerseys and more inspired by basketball phenom A'ja Wilson In February, Nike and Wilson revealed the new line for the three-time WNBA MVP, two-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, which includes signature athletic shorts, sandals, T-shirts and a sweatshirt in the collection. The collection is set to be due in May. The When the shoe line is released, Wilson will be the 13th woman to have a signature shoe. The line is set to be released on May 15, with the Las Vegas Aces beginning their WNBA season two days later against defending champion New York Liberty, led by stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. Wilson joins Stewart and Ionescu, as well as former Aces teammate and current Indiana Fever player Sydney Colson, as the only four active players in the league with their own shoe model.
